Pan vascular disease （PVD） is a systemic vascular disorder that has become the leading cause of death among the Chinese residents， and there is currently a lack of effective systemic treatment options. Clinical practice has found that the traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） method of kidney tonification can effectively intervene in PVD and target key pathological mechanisms of PVD recognized in Western medicine. Accordingly， this paper conducts research from the following three aspects： First， it clarifies that immune dysregulation， metabolic disorders， and genetic susceptibility constitute the core pathological mechanisms of PVD in Western medicine. Typical pathological manifestations include progressive vascular endothelial injury， lipid deposition， and plaque formation， ultimately leading to multi-organ damage and dysfunction. PVD activates pathways such as the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain-associated protein 3 （NLRP3） inflammasome， triggering immune dysregulation； it also induces disorders of mitochondrial energy metabolism， water-salt metabolism， and hormonal metabolism， synergizing with genetic susceptibility factors （e.g.， apolipoprotein E gene） to accelerate vascular homeostasis imbalance. Second， this study analyzes the intrinsic relationship between the TCM theory of "kidney deficiency" and the "immune-metabolic-genetic" axis， revealing the theoretical basis for kidney tonification in intervening PVD. The kidney stores essence， governs bones， and produces marrow， which is related to the generation and differentiation of immune cells. It regulates Qi transformation and governs water， overseeing material and energy metabolism. The kidney is the root of congenital essence and governs reproduction， closely related to genetic mechanisms. Third， by integrating modern clinical research， this study elaborates on the unique advantages and clinical value of kidney tonification in targeting the "immune-metabolic-genetic" axis of heart， brain， and kidney organs. Traditional kidney-tonifying formulas and their active ingredients improve immune-inflammatory responses， enhance material and energy metabolism homeostasis， and modulate epigenetic pathways through multiple pathways， targeting various pathways to intervene in PVD. This study systematically elucidates the scientific connotation of kidney tonification in treating PVD， providing theoretical support and practical guidance for integrated TCM-Western medicine approaches and contributing to innovation and improvement in diagnostic and treatment strategies for PVD.

Panvascular diseases refer to systemic vascular lesions with atherosclerosis as its common pathological basis， affecting the vascular networks of multiple organs such as the heart， brain， kidneys， limbs， and large arteries. This concept transcends the limitations of traditional classifications and promotes comprehensive vascular health management through multidisciplinary collaboration. Latent pathogenic factors play a critical role in the pathogenesis of panvascular diseases. They remain dormant within the body until finding an opportunity to manifest， which aligns closely with the characteristics of panvascular diseases， including their early covert progression and subsequent adverse vascular events. According to the ''latent pathogen'' theory， this article elucidates the pathogenesis of panvascular diseases from latent pathogen， vessel damage， and healthy Qi consumption. It posits that the disease onset involves a pathological process progressing from Qi to blood， with endothelial injury serving as the initiating factor. Disease progression encompasses changes from blood to vessels， with inflammatory responses accelerating the disease course. A comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） based prevention and treatment system has been developed， dividing the disease course into three stages. In the early stage， pathogenic factors lurk in the vessels， primarily manifesting as abnormal lipid metabolism. In the middle stage， pathogenic factors evolve， leading to inflammatory cascade reactions. In the late stage， pathogenic factors become excessive while positive factors decline， resulting in abnormal energy metabolism. Three core therapeutic approaches-invigorating the spleen and resolving phlegm， activating blood and resolving stasis， and reinforcing healthy Qi and nourishing deficiency-have been established to address key pathological links. In conjunction with modern medical research， the mechanisms of these methods in regulating lipid metabolism， inhibiting inflammatory responses， and modulating energy metabolism to prevent and treat panvascular diseases are explained. It is anticipated that this theoretical framework will enrich the diagnostic and therapeutic thinking in TCM for panvascular diseases and provide a theoretical foundation for constructing TCM-characteristic prevention and treatment plans for panvascular diseases.

Panvascular diseases represent systemic vascular disorders characterized by atherosclerosis as their core pathological feature. Their incidence rates continue to rise， posing significant challenges for clinical management. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine （TCM） theory of ''positive deficiency phlegm stasis''， this study delved into the pivotal role of mitochondrial homeostasis dysregulation in the pathogenesis and progression of pan-vascular diseases， along with its intrinsic connection to TCM pathogenesis. Mitochondrial homeostasis dysregulation pervades the entire course of these diseases， with mitochondrial oxidative stress serving as the initiating factor. Excessive reactive oxygen species （ROS） trigger endothelial dysfunction， lipid accumulation， and inflammatory initiation. Additionally， the imbalance between mitochondrial autophagy and apoptosis constitutes a pivotal link in disease progression. Excessive or insufficient autophagy may lead to the accumulation of damaged mitochondria and excessive cellular apoptosis， thereby promoting plaque instability. Furthermore， mitochondrial metabolic reprogramming impairs energy supply and function in vascular wall cells， hindering subsequent vascular repair. These pathological processes constitute the microscopic manifestation of the core pathogenesis， which is characterized by ''the intermingle of phlegm and stasis and the deficiency of healthy Qi''. Specifically， the endogenous phlegm-turbidity drives mitochondrial oxidative stress injuries， the mutual entanglement of phlegm and stasis induces an imbalance between mitochondrial autophagy and apoptosis， while deficiency of healthy Qi propels mitochondrial energy metabolism disorders and reprogramming. In view of this， this study proposed to employ phlegm-resolving and turbidity-clearing methods to mitigate mitochondrial oxidative stress injuries， phlegm-resolving and blood-activating methods to regulate mitochondrial autophagy and apoptosis， and spleen-tonifying and kidney-nourishing methods to modulate mitochondrial metabolic reprogramming. This approach can prevent and treat panvascular diseases by multi-target regulation of mitochondrial homeostasis， providing a theoretical framework and therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of panvascular diseases through integrated Chinese and Western medicine.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of subanesthetic dose of esketamine on postoperative anxiety and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS A total of 200 patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University from January 2023 to December 2024 were randomly assigned to control group （n＝100） and observation group （n＝100）. One minute before the initiation of anesthesia， patients in the control group received intravenous injections of Propofol emulsion injection， Sufentanil citrate injection， and Succinylcholine chloride injection. On this basis， patients in the observation group received an intravenous injection of Esketamine hydrochloride injection. The anxiety status of patients in both groups was compared， along with their general intraoperative conditions （including sufentanil dosage， duration of pneumoperitoneum， operative time， anesthesia time， and extubation time）， postoperative recovery， incidence of adverse reactions， and the need for dezocine rescue analgesia. Heart rate and mean arterial pressure， entropy index （state entropy and response entropy）， inflammatory marker levels [interleukin-6 （IL-6） and C-reactive protein （CRP）]， numerical rating scale （NRS） for pain intensity were compared between the two groups at different time points. RESULTS No significant differences were found between the two groups in pneumoperitoneum duration， operative time， anesthesia time，extubation time， incidence of postoperative dry mouth， entropy index or length of stay in the post-anesthesia care unit （P＞0.05）. Compared with the control group， the observation group showed significantly lower postoperative STAI-S scores， reduced intraoperative sufentanil consumption， decreased incidence of postoperative nausea， vomiting， and shivering， the need for dezocine rescue analgesia， as well as lower plasma IL-6 and CRP levels at 24 h after surgery， and NRS （P＜0.05）. The heart rate and mean arterial pressure of patients in the observation group at the start of surgery， end of surgery， and during extubation were all significantly higher than those in the control group （P＜0.05）. CONCLUSIONS Subanesthetic dose of esketamine can effectively alleviate postoperative anxiety， reduce intraoperative opioid consumption， suppress postoperative inflammatory response， relieve postoperative pain， and promote recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Chaihu Jia Longgu Mulitang（CJLM） on depression-like behaviors and neuroinflammation in rats subjected to social isolation combined with chronic unpredictable mild stress（CUMS）， and to explore the potential underlying mechanisms. MethodsSixty male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group， a model group， and low-， medium-， and high-dose CJLM groups（2.89， 5.78， 11.56 g·kg^-1）， as well as a fluoxetine group（10 mg·kg^-1）. Except for the normal group， all other groups were subjected to social isolation combined with CUMS for 63 d. During the first 35 d， depression models were established only， and from day 36 onward， modeling and drug administration were conducted simultaneously for a total intervention period of 28 d. Depression-like behaviors were evaluated using the sucrose preference test， open-field test， and forced swimming test. Hematoxylin-eosin（HE） staining was performed to observe hippocampal histomorphology. Immunohistochemistry（IHC） was used to detect the expression levels of ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1（Iba1） and gasdermin D（GSDMD） proteins in the hippocampus. Western blot analysis was employed to determine the protein expression levels of adenosine 5′-monophosphate（AMP）-activated protein kinase（AMPK） and phosphorylated（p）-AMPK， silent information regulator 1（SIRT1）， nuclear factor-κB（NF-κB） and p-NF-κB， NOD-like receptor protein 3（NLRP3）， and Caspase-1 in the hippocampus. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction（Real-time PCR） was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-α（TNF-α）， interleukin（IL）-6， and IL-1β in the hippocampus. ResultsCompared with the normal group， the model group showed a decreased sucrose preference rate（P<0.01）， reduced total movement distance（P<0.01）， prolonged immobility time（P<0.01）， and decreased central zone residence time（P<0.01） in the open-field test， and increased immobility time in the forced swimming test（P<0.01）. Hippocampal neuronal structure was damaged. The contents of Iba1 and GSDMD in the hippocampus were significantly increased（P<0.01）. The protein expression levels of p-AMPK and SIRT1 in the hippocampus were significantly decreased（P<0.01）， whereas the protein expression levels of p-NF-κB， NLRP3， and Caspase-1 were significantly increased（P<0.01）. The mRNA expression levels of IL-1β， IL-6， and TNF-α in the hippocampus were significantly upregulated（P<0.01）. Compared with the model group， the low-， medium-， and high-dose CJLM groups and the fluoxetine group all were able to reverse depression-like behavioral changes， as evidenced by increased sucrose preference rate， increased total movement distance with shortened immobility time in the open-field test， prolonged central zone residence time， and reduced immobility time in the forced swimming test（P<0.05， P<0.01）. Meanwhile， hippocampal neuronal structural damage was alleviated. In the hippocampus， the expression levels of Iba1 and GSDMD were downregulated， the expression levels of p-AMPK and SIRT1 were upregulated， and the abnormal elevations of p-NF-κB， NLRP3， Caspase-1， as well as IL-1β， IL-6， and TNF-α mRNA were suppressed（P<0.05， P<0.01）. ConclusionCJLM can ameliorate depression-like behaviors in rats subjected to social isolation combined with CUMS and attenuate hippocampal neuroinflammation and pyroptosis， suggesting that its effects may be associated with the regulation of AMPK/SIRT1/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway.

Background Silicosis, an occupational lung disease induced by chronic silica (SiO₂) exposure, is pathologically defined by progressive pulmonary fibrosis, and its associated molecular mechanisms are not yet fully elucidated. Objective To understand the critical role of macrophage-derived vesicles in silicotic pulmonary fibrosis via their carried complement component 1r (C1R). Methods Through integrated analysis of human plasma vesicle proteomics and spatial transcriptomics in silicosis mouse models, the key molecular C1R was identified in silicotic fibrosis. Spatial transcriptomic data were further employed to analyze the expression distribution of C1R in lung tissues. In animal experiments, a mouse silicosis model was established via tracheal instillation of silica dust, followed by pulmonary fibrosis assessed by Sirius Red staining, and C1R expression levels in plasma and lung tissue vesicles examined by Western blot. In cellular experiments, an in vitro model was constructed by stimulating macrophages with silica. Extracellular vesicles isolated from this system were then co-cultured with mouse lung fibroblasts (MLG),followed by intervention with a C1R-neutralizing antibody. Results The proteomic analysis of human plasma vesicles revealed a significant upregulation of C1R in silicosis patients, confirmed by Western blot. The spatial transcriptomics in silicotic mice indicated elevated C1R expression in lung tissues after 56 d of SiO₂ exposure, colocalizing with fibrotic lesions. The results of Western blot further demonstrated increased C1R levels in both lung tissue-derived and peripheral blood-derived vesicles during silicosis progression, consistent with the findings in an ex vivo macrophage model. The results of functional assays demonstrated that macrophage-derived vesicles significantly increased the expression of fibrosis markers, including fibronectin 1 (FN1), collagen type I alpha 1 (COL1A1), and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), as well as the migratory capacity of lung fibroblasts; these effects were blocked by the C1R-neutralizing antibody. Conclusion Macrophage vesicles drive fibroblast activation and migration through C1R. Since a C1R-neutralizing antibody blocks this pro-fibrotic effect, C1R represents a key mediator in silicosis and thus is considered a new potential therapeutic target.

In February 2024, a patient with left lumbar pain for over 1 month was admitted to Heze Municipal Hospital and was diagnosed as retroperitoneal mass by enhanced CT and PET/CT examination.Laparoscopic retroperitoneal mass resection was performed.The postoperative pathological diagnosis was Erdheim-Chester disease.The patient was treated with interferon (IFN) alpha after surgery and was followed up for 5 months with no recurrence or metastasis. Erdheim-Chester disease(ECD) is rare and prone to be misdiagnosed clinically. Biopsy or resection of the tumor should be performed to make a definite diagnosis.

Objective To observe the effects of Ditan Yizhi Decoction on Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and mitochondrial autophagy in vascular dementia(VD)rats.Methods Totally 70 male SD rats were randomly selected as the sham-operation group,with only the common carotid artery isolated and not ligated,and the rest of the rats were used to prepare a rat model of VD by the modified bilateral common carotid artery permanent ligature method.The successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into model group,donepezil group,agonist group and Ditan Yizhi Decoction low-,medium-and high-dosage groups and were given corresponding interventions for 4 weeks.Morris water maze experiment was used to assess the learning and memory ability of rats,HE staining and Nissl staining were used to observe the morphology of hippocampal tissue,transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the ultrastructure of hippocampal neuron,Western blot was used to detect the expressions of PINK1,Parkin,p62,Beclin-1,LC3BⅡ/Ⅰ,β-catenin,GSK-3β,p-GSK-3β protein.Results Compared with the sham-operation group,rats in the model group had a prolonged escape latency(P<0.01),a reduced number of crossing platforms(P<0.01);neuronal gaps in the CA1 area of the hippocampus were enlarged,with irregular cell morphology and blurred borders,neuronal solidification,Nissl bodies dissolution and fragmentation,reduced quantity,mitochondrial cristae disorder,and disruption of the structure of the bilayer membrane,with a greater number of autophagosomes in the surroundings;the expressions of PINK1,Parkin,Beclin-1,LC3BⅡ/I,β-catenin,p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β protein were significantly increased(P<0.01),and p62 protein expression was significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the escape latency of rats in donepezil group,agonist group and Ditan Yizhi Decoction low-,medium-and high-dosage groups were significantly shortened(P<0.01),and the number of crossing platforms significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01);the number of neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region increased,with normal morphology and orderly arrangement,Nissl bodies were abundant,and transmission electron microscopy showed that mitochondrial morphology recovered,rupture decreased,and autophagosomes around mitochondria decreased,the protein expressions of PINK1,Parkin,Beclin-1,LC3BⅡ/Ⅰ,β-catenin and p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β in hippocampal tissue were significantly decreased(P<0.01),the protein expression of p62 significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Ditan Yizhi Decoction can improve learning memory ability and neuronal morphology in VD rats,and its mechanism may be related to the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway to inhibit mitophagy.

Malignant tumors(commonly referred to as cancer)represent a major global public health challenge and contribute significantly to the worldwide disease burden.Early screening plays a critical role in improving detection rates,enabling timely intervention,and enhancing pa-tient survival rates.However,current cancer screening guidelines primarily focus on site-specific screening,which may not fully address the need for comprehensive early detection.A scientifical-ly rational,multi-cancer screening approach offers several advantages:it optimizes the use of bio-logical samples,reduces time costs for participants,enhances the efficiency and comprehensive-ness of screening,and minimizes overall expenses.Such an approach also facilitates the rational allocation of healthcare resources,ultimately helping to reduce the societal burden of cancer.To address this need,the Cancer Epidemiology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association has developed the Expert Consensus on Combined Screening for Common Cancers in China.This consensus integrates multidisciplinary expertise and synthesizes the latest domestic and interna-tional researches on cancer screening,early detection,and treatment for prevalent malignancies.Drawing upon China's unique demographic and healthcare context,as well as practical screening experiences,the consensus provides evidence-based recommendations on target populations,screening technologies,and procedural workflows for multi-cancer screening.These guidelines align with the principles and methodologies established by the World Health Organization(WHO),aiming to:enhance the effectiveness of combined cancer screening in China,improve early detec-tion rates,and provide a scientific foundation for national cancer prevention and control strategies.

Objective To observe the effects of Ditan Yizhi Decoction on mitochondrial dynamics-mediated glucose metabolism in vascular dementia(VaD)rats based on the ROS/Drp1 axis;To explore its mechanism in treating VaD.Methods Ten male SD rats were randomly selected from 70 as the sham-operation group,and VaD models were prepared using the modified bilateral common carotid artery permanent ligation method for the remaining rats.The successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into model group,positive drug group(donepezil hydrochloride),inhibitor group(Mdivi-1)and Ditan Yizhi Decoction low-,medium-and high-dosage groups(12.86,25.725,51.45 g/kg),and intervened with corresponding method for 4 consecutive weeks.Morris water maze experiment was used to assess the learning memory ability of rats,HE and Nissl staining were used to observe the morphology of hippocampal tissue,transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the mitochondrial ultrastructure of hippocampal neurons,DHE fluorescent probe was used to detect the content of ROS in hippocampal neurons,Western blot was used to detect the expressions of Drp1,p-Drp1,Mfn2,Opa1,HK1,PKM2,GLUT1 and LDHA,the contents of serum IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α were detected by ELISA.Results Compared with the sham-operation group,rats in the model group had a prolonged escape latency(P<0.01)and a reduced number of crossing platforms(P<0.01);neuronal gaps in the CA1 region of the hippocampus were enlarged,with irregular cell morphology and blurred borders,neuronal consolidation,lysis and fragmentation of Nissl bodies and reduced number of Nissl bodies,swelling and deformation of mitochondria,disorganization of the cristae,and disruption of the bilayer membrane structure;the content of ROS in CA1 region of the hippocampus was elevated,the protein expressions of Mfn2 and Opa1 significantly decreased(P<0.01),the expressions of p-Drp1,HK1,PKM2,GLUT1,LDHA proteins significantly increased(P<0.01),and serum contents of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α significantly increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the escape latency was significantly shortened in Ditan Yizhi Decoction groups,positive drug group and inhibitor group(P<0.01),and the number of crossing platforms increased(P<0.05,P<0.01);the number of neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region increased,with normal morphology,orderly arrangement,abundant Nissl bodies,recovered mitochondrial morphology,and decreased rupture;the ROS content in hippocampal CA1 region decreased(P<0.01),while the expressions of Mfn2 and Opa1 proteins increased(P<0.01),the expressions of p-Drp1,HK1,PKM2,GLUT1 and LDHA proteins decreased(P<0.01),and the serum contents of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion Ditan Yizhi Decoction can improve cognitive impairment and neuronal morphology in VaD rats,and the mechanism maybe related to regulation of mitochondrial dynamics through the ROS/Drp1 axis,attenuating glycometabolic disorders,and reducing inflammatory response.